Associate Youth Pastor Job Description

Calvary Evangelical Free Church; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary Evangelical Free Church seeks an Associate Youth Pastor to lead the middle school ministry (grades 6–8) within our family ministry framework. You will preach, teach, and mentor students, while coordinating with parents and volunteers to foster spiritual growth.

The role requires 2–3 years in youth ministry, a biblical/theological degree, and a heart for discipleship. Supervision by the Youth Pastor, with full‑time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in biblical and theological studies or similar degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in youth ministry settings or volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Preach and teach with focus on Middle School students (6–8 grade).
• Oversee middle school ministry activities, including weekly youth group nights and Sunday school coordination.
• Recruit and train Sunday school teachers and volunteers; manage budgets and assimilation of 6th graders.
• Coordinate with parents and plan events such as fall retreats and mission trips.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Volunteer training

Youth mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s in biblical and theological studies

Job description

Position: Full Time
Accountable to: Youth Pastor
Responsible for: Middle School Youth Ministry & collaboration with all family ministry

CALVARY’S VISION

To glorify God by making disciples of Jesus who live out passion for Christ and compassion for people. It is expected that the Associate Youth Pastor will operate the middle school youth ministry within this vision.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Preach and teach with focus on Middle School students (6-8 grade)

• Serve as a Teaching Pastor. Exegetically preach through a section of scripture faithfully over the course of a school year with mentorship from other pastors.
• Create/send out small group questions to small group leaders in advance of youth group.

Oversee middle school ministry

• Responsible for the middle school portions of weekly youth group nights which includes: hangout time before youth group, assisting with the Wednesday night meal logistics and fellowshiping with students, delivering announcements, running games, teaching, and closing and securing the church building.
• Be the point person for escalated questions, concerns, and issues from parents/youth/volunteers.
• Oversee middle school Sunday school in coordination with the youth pastor, recruit Sunday school teachers and train them.
• Administration and planning responsibilities. Work with the youth pastor in maintaining the student ministries budget. Develop an assimilation process for incoming 6th graders into youth group.
• Work with youth pastor in planning and execution of summer youth group.

Equip small group leaders

• Recruit gifted volunteers to become small group leaders for youth group and train them.
• Keep small group leaders accountable for investing time with students within and outside of youth ministry programming.
• Support and encourage volunteers on a regular basis.

Communicate with Parents

• Develop resources to effectively encourage parents to disciple their students at home (e.g. family worship ideas, milestone celebrations, etc.)
• Regularly be in communication with parents about the happenings of Calvary Youth, including contributing to the weekly family ministry parent email.
• Coordinating with parents to address problematic student behaviour and work jointly towards their growth.

Coordinate Calvary Youth Events

• Oversee and plan our annual middle school fall retreat.
• Coordinate with the youth pastor to take students to annual apologetic conference.
• Oversee and plan a middle school mission trip.
• Work in coordination with youth pastor for youth and outreach events including student and leader recruitment, finances, supplies, transportation, forms, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s in biblical and theological studies or similar degree program is preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience working or volunteering in youth ministry settings.

Lifestyle

• Personal, growing, and mature relationship with Jesus Christ, demonstrating a consistent lifestyle and biblical integrity. This is a pastor/elder position, so the candidate must be a man who meets the qualifications of an elder from 1 Tim. 3 and Titus 1.
• Servant-leader: able to teach and guide others while also being ready to ask for help and guidance; possessing a humble attitude and a desire to pursue sanctification in faithful obedience to God’s word.
• Agree with and support our Statement of Faith, Mission, Five Core Values, Constitution, and Bylaws.

Giftedness and abilities

• Able to teach God’s word in a compelling and age-specific manner. There will be opportunities to learn and grow with the other pastoral staff in this area.
• Ability to relate with people of all ages (youth and adults).
• Ability to recruit, train and supervise qualified youth volunteers.
• Able to prioritize and work independently, delegate when appropriate, and work with a team.
• Ability to take direction and receive feedback.
• Relationally strong and recognizes the importance of people over programs.
• High level of interpersonal communication skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

Hours, Salary, and Reporting

The Associate Youth Pastor role is a full-time position (40+ hours/week). These hours will be distributed throughout the week using Calvary’s work hour policy.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience plus full benefits.

The Associate Youth Pastor reports to the Youth Pastor.